THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, October 8, 1995 TAG: 9510080057
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B7 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Steve Stone
LENGTH: Medium: 59 lines
Police are asking public assistance in solving these cases:
NORFOLK
A man claiming to have a gun has robbed five Tinee Giant convenience stores and two 7-Elevens.
From Sept. 20 to 28, a robber struck stores in the 2000 block of Lafayette Blvd., the 600 block of Thole St., the 2700 block of E. Ocean View Ave., the 2800 block of Early St. and the 4000 block of Granby St.
On Sunday and Monday, the same man is suspected of robbing the 7-Elevens in the 3800 block of Granby St. and the 5200 block of Colley Ave.
The robber is described as black, in his mid-20s to early 30s, 6 feet tall and about 175 pounds.
He sometimes wears a black sweatband on his head.
Lakisha Glasgow, 23, is wanted for failure to appear in court and six felony counts of forgery.
Glasgow is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and about 135 pounds. Her last known address was in the 5100 block of Condor St., Virginia Beach.
SUFFOLK
On Sept. 25, someone vandalized and burglarized a home in the 2000 block of Holland Road, causing extensive damage in the thousands of dollars.
Walls and carpets were doused with paint, furniture and appliances were damaged, kitchen cabinet doors and tile were damaged.
The burglars also took a stereo system, a receiver, a Sharp camcorder and jewelry.
HAMPTON
On Monday, Oct. 2, an elderly man received a phone call from a man who identified himself as the chief of police. The caller said police needed his help to catch a bank employee who was embezzling funds.
The caller instructed the 91-year-old retired railroad worker to go to his bank and withdraw $9,000 from his account, then meet him nearby.
The man made the withdrawal, met the suspect near the bank about 3 p.m., and handed over the money. The suspect, who flashed a badge, hasn't been seen since.
The scam is common, frequently referred to as the bank examiner's con. Similar scams were reported in South Hampton Roads cities last year, and police think they may be related.
Police never ask people to withdraw money as part of an investigation.
The suspect is described as white, about 50 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall with a slender build. He was wearing a gray cap, dark suit and tie. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
Glasgow
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